We got information that in fact there are some leaders within Cope who want to recall him.

— Clement Manyathela, EWN reporter

We understand that the meeting is going to be next week. Sources within the Cope NEC are telling us that is one of the first things they are going to do. They are very disappointed in him.

— Clement Manyathela, EWN reporter

They are blaming Lekota and saying you are the reason we have done so bad at the polls because you have been flirting with this minority rights group and that is why a lot of people did not vote for us.

— Clement Manyathela, EWN reporter

Cope has since denied the report and dismissed it as a rumour.

The party's general-Secretary has described the claims as 'unfortunate'.

Cope denies plans by some of its leaders to table a motion of no confidence in Mosioua Lekota. But Cope GS admits in interview with EWN that some of the party’s members are unhappy with Lekota over his association with Afro Forum. “Ya he didn’t consult cope but he apologized” pic.twitter.com/ixUo965BxX